A student accepted into a nursing program must begin receiving the hepatitis B series of injections. The student asks when the n
ext two injections should be administered. What is the best response by the instructor?a) "You must have the second one in 1 year and the third the following year."b) "You must have the second one in 2 weeks and the third in 1 month."c) "You must have the second one in 1 month and the third in 6 months."d) "You must have the second one in 6 months and the third in 1 year."
You must have the second one in 1 month and the third in 6 months.
Explanation:
Hepatitis vaccination is scheduled to be given in three doses, given atleast a month apart. According to the WHO (and CDC)'s schedule, the first two doses should be given atleast a month apart while the third dose should be given 1-12 months after the second dose.
